10573 Calendar of Events
June 27, 2024 at 3:59 p.m.
Independence Day, a federal holiday in the U.S., will be observed Thurs., July 4. Government offices in the Town of Rye and the Villages of Port Chester and Rye Brook will be closed as will most banks, the library, the Port Chester and Rye Brook Senior Centers and the post office; no mail delivery. In Rye Brook, Mon.-Wed. & Fri., garbage and recycling are unchanged. Thurs. collections will move to Fri.; no green waste collection this week. In Port Chester, Mon.-Wed. & Fri. garbage and recycling collections are unchanged. No bulk or green waste collection this week. Violators will be subject to summons and fines.
An Independence Day Celebration, sponsored by the Town of Rye and the Villages of Port Chester and Rye Brook, will take place at Ryan Stadium at Port Chester High School, Thurs., July 4 with fireworks at approximately 9 p.m.; gates open at 7 p.m. The celebration will also include a special performance by The Saints Brigade.
The Town of Rye Great Lawn 2024 Summer Series at Crawford Park, 122 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook will feature Funk Salsa Urban, Fri., June 28, 7-9 p.m.; Paul Jensen, Fri., July 5, at 7:30 p.m. Free; no tickets required. www.townofryeny.com
The Village of Rye Brook will host Ice Cream Fridays, serving free ice cream at Pine Ridge Park, Latonia Road, July 5, 12, 19 & 26, 6-7:30 p.m. https://ryebrookny.gov/events
St. Paul’s Church, 761 King St., Rye Brook, offers Yoga for Wellness, Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. and the 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. No prior experience necessary. Free-will offering of $10-$20 is suggested. 914/939-8170.
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library Events
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library hours are as follows: Adult Dept.—Mon., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tues., 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Wed.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Children’s department: Mon. and Tues., 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Wed.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Summer hours—July and August: Adult Dept.—Mon., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tues.-Fri.: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Children’s Dept.—Mon.: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tues.-Fri.: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. www.portchesterryebrook.library.org
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester, is offering Learn English with Westchester Community College, Level 0-2, Mon.-Wed. & Thurs., July 3-Aug. 14, 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Cost is $25 by credit card at the time of registration; books cost approximately $45. Call 914/606-5656 or email [email protected]
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester is offering a Summer Grab & Go. Children will be given a bag with all the pieces needed to make a craft. Sign up in person or by phone to 914/939-6710, press 3.
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester is offering Adopt a Stuffed Animal Reading Buddy. Signup in person or by calling 914/939-6710, press 3.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester is offering a READ Summer Reading Program thru Fri., Aug. 30. Children of all ages can come to the library to sign up for this program and will be given a bingo board to record the books they read. Once they get a bingo, they can return to the library with their bingo board for a prize and more. Register at the library or call 914/939-6710, press 3.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester is offering an Adult & Teen Summer Reading Adventure thru Aug. 30. Sign up and receive a gift. For information about the rules of the reading adventure and how to participate, go to www.portchester-ryebrookpubliclibrary.org or call 914/939-6710.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester is offering Music Fun with Kurt Gallagher for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, Wed., July 10, 17, 21 and 31 at 10 a.m. Children will be entertained by Kurt’s unique musical performances. www.portchester-ryebrooklibrary.org or 914/939-6710.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library will present a discussion of their Virtual Film Club feature “Jaws” Thurs., July 11, 7-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. View the movie on DVD or stream on Starz, then join the discussion July 11. Email Christina at [email protected] for Zoom link.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library allows library card holders ages 18 & over to borrow free or discounted passes to the Bruce Museum, the FDR Presidential Library & Museum, the Greenwich Historical Society Museum, the Intrepid Museum, the Neuberger Museum, the NYC Transit Museum, Steppingstones Museum for Children and the Westchester Children’s Museum. For information, ask at the Information Desk or call 914/939-6710, press 5.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library Art of English conversational ESL class meets Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. Classes continue to meet via Zoom. To sign up, email [email protected]
Health Insurance Navigation Help, offered by the Westchester County Department of Health, takes place at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. by appointment, but drop-ins are welcome. Free. Questions and requests will be kept confidential. To make an appointment, call 914/995-6350 or email [email protected].
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Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, offers the following programs: Maker Night, Fridays, 7-9 p.m. for ages 17+. $65 includes all materials; Family Wheel Night, Saturdays, 5-7 p.m. for ages 10+ with parent or guardian. $50; Saturday Clay for ages 6+ with parent or guardian, 2-4 p.m. $35; Intro to Mosaics with Regina Farrell-Jones, a hands-on workshop, Mon. & Tues., July 1 & 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Get creative with ceramic mosaic-making in this two-day workshop teaching you how to design and create ceramic mosaics. $310, clay and firing included; Wheel for All Levels with Evelyn Mtika, Thurs., July 11-Aug. 22, 6-9 p.m. For ages 17+. Learn the foundations or expand on your existing skill set. You will be guided through the process of throwing, shaping, and trimming your pieces on the potter’s wheel. Discover your creative voice through basic surface decoration and glazing techniques. No experience needed. $352; Slump and Hump Molds with Schuyler Forsythe, Sun., July 7 & 14 and Aug. 11 & 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for ages 17+. $140; Handbuilding for Beginners with Schuyler Forsythe, Sun., July 7-Aug. 18, 5-8 p.m. for ages 17+. $352. For additional information and to register go to www.clayartcenter.org
Bulk trash and green waste will be collected every Wednesday in Port Chester except during holiday weeks. The next collection is Wed., July 10.
The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, will present Rejuvenation 50! with George Porter, Jr., Leo Nocentelli & Dumpstaphunk, Fri., June 28. $45-$99.50; The Fab Faux Play the Beatles’ #1s, Sat., June 29. $49.50-$115. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., shows at 8 p.m. unless noted otherwise. 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Children under 8 years of age are not permitted, unless noted otherwise. www.thecapitoltheatre.com.
Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present the Rock and Roll Playhouse playing the Music of Taylor Swift for Kids + More, Sat., June 29. All ages. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., show at 2 p.m. $17.50 in advance; $20 day of show; free for kids under 1. www.thecapitoltheatre.com
Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present Twilight Muse: Rejuvenation 50 pre-show & after party, Fri., June 28, doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 6:40 p.m. This is a free pre-show for Rejuvenation 50 ticket holders; you must have a ticket to attend; Dead Meat, Wed., July 3. $20 in advance; $25 day of show; Taylor’s Version: A Swiftie Dance Party, Sat., July 6. $20 in advance; $25 day of show. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Must be 21+ with valid ID. www.thecapitoltheatre.com
Information and advance sale tickets for all upcoming shows at The Capitol Theatre are available at www.thecapitoltheatre.com
Exhibits
Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, is presenting Thice-ening The Narrative, an online Pride exhibition thru June 30 and Concurrent Artist in Residence Exhibitions thru Aug. 3. Three solo exhibitions in the gallery and online celebrate the artistic achievements of the current Artists in Residence: Evelyn Mtika, Schuyler Forsythe and Jess Levin. Gallery hours: Mon. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.clayartcenter.org
Summer Programs
Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester offers Summer Camps for children ages 7-15, July 8-Aug. 23. Have your kids unplug with mud in half and full-day camps that will include wheel throwing, handbuilding and sculpture. Campers will craft everything from mythical creatures, animals and world culture artifacts to handmade cups, bowls and plates that your family will treasure forever. Morning camp, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Afternoon camp, 1-4 p.m. Each is $325 per week. www.clayartcenter.org
Rye Brook Summer Day Camp 2024 will operate from July 8 through Aug. 16 at Crawford Park. Morning drop-off will be at 8:30 a.m. and afternoon pick-up will be 3:30 p.m. Resident fees: 6 weeks--$1270 first child; $1020 each additional child; 5 weeks--$1115 first child; $890 additional child; 4 weeks--$940 first child; $740 additional child; 3 weeks--$745 first child; $595 additional child; 2 weeks--$600 first child; $500 additional child; 1 week--$395 first child; $315 additional child. Non-residents: 6 weeks--$1400 first child; $1200 additional child; 5 weeks--$1250 first child; $1055 additional child; 4 weeks--$1076 first child; $932 additional child; 3 weeks--$985 first child; $829 additional child; 2 weeks--$820 first child; $730 additional child; 1 week--$515 first child; $415 additional child. If you have any questions, please call Rocco Furano at 914/305-2949.
The Rye Brook 2024 Teen Travel Camp will run Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., July 8-Aug. 16. Resident fees: 6 weeks--$1920; 5 weeks--$1835; 4 weeks--$1594; 3 weeks--$1355; 2 weeks--$1060; 1 week--$655. Non-residents; 6 weeks--$2370; 5 weeks--$2160; 4 weeks--$1870; 3 weeks--$1580; 2 weeks--$1310; 1 week--$805. For information call 914/939-3235.
Port Chester Recreation offers a 6-Week Day Camp for children ages 5-12 (child must have completed kindergarten) from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Mon.-Fri., July 1-Aug. 9 at King Street School. No camp July 4. Children swim at Saxon Woods Pool. The youngsters participate in a variety of activities: sports, games, arts and crafts, trips, special events. Several entertainers visit the camp. Registration is online on a first come-first served basis. $100 deposit is required at time of registration with checks payable to P.C. Recreation Department. An immunization record and small photo must be submitted prior to the start of camp. Space is limited to the first 150 registered per session. Register for the full 6 weeks or Session 1: 3 weeks; Session 2: 3 weeks. $325 per session first child; $295 second child; $235 third child; Non-resident 3 weeks: $375. Maximum 150 campers per session. www.portchesterny.gov or 914/939-2354.
Port Chester Recreation offers Cub Camp for ages 3, 4 & 5, July 1-Aug. 2; Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Girl Scout House in Lyon Park. No camp July 4. $200 per 2-week session. There will be entertainers, arts & crafts, treasure hunt, carnival and more. Parent or guardian must drop off and pick up camper. Campers should bring snacks in a bag with their name clearly printed on the outside of the bag. Cub Camp is a nut free camp. 914/939-2354.
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